• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.3383-3397
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• 2023

Scene graphs serve as semantic abstractions of images and play a crucial role in enhancing visual comprehension and reasoning. However, the performance of Scene Graph Generation is often compromised when working with biased data in real-world situations. While many existing systems focus on a single stage of learning for both feature extraction and classification, some employ Class-Balancing strategies, such as Re-weighting, Data Resampling, and Transfer Learning from head to tail. In this paper, we propose a novel approach that decouples the feature extraction and classification phases of the scene graph generation process. For feature extraction, we leverage a transformer-based architecture and design an adaptive calibration function specifically for predicate classification. This function enables us to dynamically adjust the classification scores for each predicate category. Additionally, we introduce a Distribution Alignment technique that effectively balances the class distribution after the feature extraction phase reaches a stable state, thereby facilitating the retraining of the classification head. Importantly, our Distribution Alignment strategy is model-independent and does not require additional supervision, making it applicable to a wide range of SGG models. Using the scene graph diagnostic toolkit on Visual Genome and several popular models, we achieved significant improvements over the previous state-of-the-art methods with our model. Compared to the TDE model, our model improved mR@100 by 70.5% for PredCls, by 84.0% for SGCls, and by 97.6% for SGDet tasks.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.16-25
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• 2024

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of laser-engineered copper-nickel titanium (SmartArch) and superelastic nickel-titanium (SENT) archwires in aligning teeth and inducing root resorption and pain experienced by patients. Methods: Two-arm parallel groups with a 1:1 allocation ratio were used. The participants were patients aged 11.5 years and older with 5-9 mm of mandibular anterior crowding who were indicated for non-extraction treatment. The primary outcome was alignment effectiveness, assessed using Little's irregularity index (LII) over 16 weeks with a single wire (0.016-inch) in the SmartArch group and 2 wires (0.014- and 0.018-inch) in the SENT group (8 weeks each). Secondary outcomes included root resorption evaluated by pre- and post-intervention periapical radiographs and pain levels recorded by the participants during the first week. Results: A total of 40 participants were randomly allocated into 2 groups; 33 completed the study and were analyzed (16 in the SmartArch group and 17 in the SENT group, aged 16.97 ± 4.05 years). The total LII decrease for the SmartArch and SENT groups was 5.63 mm and 5.29 mm, respectively, which was neither statistically nor clinically significant. Root resorption was not significantly different between the groups. The difference in pain levels was not statistically significant for the first 5 days following wire placement; however, there was a significant difference favoring the SENT group in the final 2 days. Conclusions: SmartArch and SENT archwires were similarly effective during the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment. Root resorption should be observed throughout the treatment with either wire. SmartArch wires demonstrated higher pain perception than SENT wires.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2024

본 논문에서는 이중 분기 디코더를 갖는 복소 중첩 U-Net 기반의 새로운 음성 향상 모델을 제안하였다. 제안된 모델은 음성 신호의 크기와 위상 성분을 동시에 추정할 수 있도록 복소 중첩 U-Net으로 구성되며, 디코더는 스펙트럼 사상과 시간 주파수 마스킹을 각각의 분기에서 수행하는 이중 분기 디코더 구조를 갖는다. 이때, 이중 분기 디코더 구조는 단일 디코더 구조에 비하여, 음성 정보의 손실을 최소화하면서 잡음을 효과적으로 제거할 수 있도록 한다. 실험은 음성 향상 모델 학습을 위해 보편적으로 사용되는 VoiceBank + DEMAND 데이터베이스 상에서 이루어졌으며, 다양한 객관적 평가 지표를 통해 평가되었다. 실험 결과, 이중 분기 디코더를 사용하는 복소 중첩 U-Net 기반 음성 향상 모델은 기존의 베이스라인과 비교하여 Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality(PESQ) 점수가 0.13가량 증가하였으며, 최근 제안된 음성 향상 모델들보다도 높은 객관적 평가 점수를 보였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.190-201
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• 2024

Background: Deposition of immune complexes drives podocyte injury acting in the initial phase of lupus nephritis (LN), a process mediated by B cell involvement. Accordingly, targeting B cell subsets represents a potential therapeutic approach for LN. Ginsenoside compound K (CK), a bioavailable component of ginseng, possesses nephritis benefits in lupus-prone mice; however, the underlying mechanisms involving B cell subpopulations remain elusive. Methods: Female MRL/lpr mice were administered CK (40 mg/kg) intragastrically for 10 weeks, followed by measurements of anti-dsDNA antibodies, inflammatory chemokines, and metabolite profiles on renal samples. Podocyte function and ultrastructure were detected. Publicly available single-cell RNA sequencing data and flow cytometry analysis were employed to investigate B cell subpopulations. Metabolomics analysis was adopted. SIRT1 and AMPK expression were analyzed by immunoblotting and immunofluorescence assays. Results: CK reduced proteinuria and protected podocyte ultrastructure in MRL/lpr mice by suppressing circulating anti-dsDNA antibodies and mitigating systemic inflammation. It activated B cell-specific SIRT1 and AMPK with Rhamnose accumulation, hindering the conversion of renal B cells into plasma cells. This cascade facilitated the resolution of local renal inflammation. CK facilitated the clearance of deposited immune complexes, thus reinstating podocyte morphology and mobility by normalizing the expression of nephrin and SYNPO. Conclusions: Our study reveals the synergistic interplay between SIRT1 and AMPK, orchestrating the restoration of renal B cell subsets. This process effectively mitigates immune complex deposition and preserves podocyte function. Accordingly, CK emerges as a promising therapeutic agent, potentially alleviating the hyperactivity of renal B cell subsets during LN.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.55-77
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• 2024

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the registration status and characteristics of clinical trials on herbal medicine (HM) and medication interventions for simple obesity in children and adolescents. Methods All interventional clinical trials registered in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform of the World Health Organization until December 12, 2024, were collected. The study design, interventions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and outcome measures were extracted. Results A total of 24 clinical trials (23 medications and 1 HM) were analyzed. The most common study designs were single-center, randomized controlled, parallel, and phase 2. Placebo controls were used in 87.5% of the studies, blinding was used in 79.1%, and quadruple blinding was the most common. Informed consent was obtained from 70.8% of the participants. Among the oral medications (66.6%), metformin was the most common (25%). Among the non-oral medications (29.1%), exenatide (Bydureon) was the most common intervention (42.8%). Body mass index was the most commonly reported primary outcome measure (79.1%), with most assessments performed at 6 months. Conclusions Based on the characteristics of the medication interventional clinical trial design analyzed in this study, additional high-quality multicenter traditional Korean medicine trials need to be designed in the future.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.80-86
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 압전세라믹과 고분자재료를 사용하여 다이스와 필 방법으로 2-2형 압전복합재료를 제작하고 이것을 이용하며 초음파 센서를 설계하고 제작하여 전기적 및 음향 특성을 조사하였다. 제작된 시편의 공진특성은 유한요소 해석 결과와 임피던스 분석기(HP4194A)를 이용하여 실제로 측정한 결과와 유사하게 나타났다. 2-2형 압전복합재료의 고유음향 임피던스는 PZT의 부피분율이 감소함에 따라 선형적으로 감소하였다. 이것을 이용하여 제작된 초음파 센서의 공진특성 및 전기기계결합계수는 PZT의 부피분율이 0.6일 때 가장 우수하였다. 또한, 이것의 음향특성을 측정한 결과 PZT 부피분율이 0.6일때 진폭, 주파수 대역폭, 울림감쇠 특성 등이 가장 우수하게 나타났으며, 단일 압전세라믹으로 제작된 센서에 비하여 상당히 우수한 감도 특성을 나타내었다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.161-171
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• 2024

The efficient management of pain and discomfort is essential for successful dental treatment and patient compliance. Dental professionals are commonly evaluated for their ability to perform treatment with minimal patient discomfort. Despite advancements in traditional local dental anesthesia techniques, the pain and discomfort associated with injections remain a concern. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature on novel dental anesthetics and associated devices designed to alleviate pain and discomfort during dental procedures. The Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines were used to prepare the review. Six databases and two sources of gray literature were searched. This review analyzed 107 sources from 1994 to 2023. Local anesthesia devices were grouped into computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) systems, intraosseous anesthesia (IOA), vibratory stimulation devices, and electronic dental anesthesia (EDA). CCLAD systems, particularly the Wand and Single-Tooth Anesthesia, have been the most researched, with mixed results regarding their effectiveness in reducing pain during needle insertion compared to traditional syringes. However, CCLAD systems often demonstrated efficacy in reducing pain during anesthetic deposition, especially during palatal injections. Limited studies on IOA devices have reported effective pain alleviation. Vibrating devices have shown inconsistent results in terms of pain reduction, with some studies suggesting their primary benefit is during needle insertion rather than during the administration phase. EDA devices are effective in reducing discomfort but have found limited applicability. These findings suggest that the CCLAD systems reduce injection pain and discomfort. However, the evidence for other devices is limited and inconsistent. The development and research of innovative technologies for reducing dental pain and anxiety provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and improved patient care in dental practice.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.826-831
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• 2024

Objective: The major histocompatibility complex in chicken demonstrates a great range of variations within varities, breeds, populations and that can eventually influence their immuneresponses. The preset study was conducted to understand the major histocompatibility complex-B (MHC-B) variability in five major populations of Bangladesh native chicken: Aseel, Hilly, Junglefowl, Non-descript Deshi, and Naked Neck. Methods: These five major populations of Bangladesh native chicken were analyzed with a subset of 89 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the high-density MHC-B SNP panel and Kompetitive Allele-Specific polymerase chain reaction genotyping was applied. To explore haplotype diversity within these populations, the results were analyzed both manually and computationally using PHASE 2.1 program. The phylogenetic investigations were also performed using MrBayes program. Results: A total of 136 unique haplotypes were identified within these five Bangladesh chicken populations, and only one was shared (between Hilly and Naked Neck). Phylogenetic analysis showed no distinct haplotype clustering among the five populations, although they were shared in distinct clades; notably, the first clade lacked Naked Neck haplotypes. Conclusion: The present study discovered a set of unique MHC-B haplotypes in Bangladesh chickens that could possibly cause varied immune reponses. However, further investigations are required to evaluate their relationships with global chicken populations.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.297-307
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• 2021

Objective: To compare the performance of simulated abbreviated breast MRI (AB-MRI) and full diagnostic (FD)-MRI in distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions detected by MRI and investigate the features of discrepant lesions of the two protocols. Materials and Methods: An AB-MRI set with single first postcontrast images was retrospectively obtained from an FD-MRI cohort of 111 lesions (34 malignant, 77 benign) detected by contralateral breast MRI in 111 women (mean age, 49.8. ± 9.8; range, 28-75 years) with recently diagnosed breast cancer. Five blinded readers independently classified the likelihood of malignancy using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System assessments. McNemar tests and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) analyses were performed. The imaging and pathologic features of the discrepant lesions of the two protocols were analyzed. Results: The sensitivity of AB-MRI for lesion characterization tended to be lower than that of FD-MRI for all readers (58.8-82.4% vs. 79.4-100%), although the findings of only two readers were significantly different (p < 0.05). The specificity of AB-MRI for lesion characterization was higher than that of FD-MRI for 80% of readers (39.0-74.0% vs. 19.5-45.5%, p ≤ 0.001). The AUC of AB-MRI was comparable to that of FD-MRI for all readers (p > 0.05). Fifteen percent (5/34) of the cancers were false-negatives on AB-MRI. More suspicious margins or internal enhancement on the delayed phase images were related to the discrepancies. Conclusion: The overall performance of AB-MRI was similar to that of FD-MRI in distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions. AB-MRI showed lower sensitivity and higher specificity than FD-MRI, as 15% of the cancers were misclassified compared to FD-MRI.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.197-204
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• 1987

양버들의 explant soure에 따른 현탁배양(懸濁培養) 세포(細胞)의 생장(生長)과 생장기간(生長其間)에 따른 배양세포내(培養細胞內) 질소함량(窒素含量) 변화(變化), plating방법(方法)에 따른 micro-callus 형성능력(形成能力), 배양배지(培養培地)의 종류(種類) 및 생장조절물질(生長調節物質), 질소량(窒素量)에 따른 현탁배양세포(懸濁培養細胞)의 생장(生長)과 고체배지(古體培地)에 plating하였을 때 micro-callus 형성(形成)을 조사(調査)하여 다음과 같은 결과(結果)를 얻었다. 1. 절간조직(節間組織)과 엽병조직(葉柄組織)에서 유래(由來)된 callus를 재료(材料)로 하여, 현탁배양(懸濁培養)하였을 때 세포(細胞)의 생중량(生重量)과 packed cell volume은 거의 비슷하게 증가(增加)하였으며, 배양후(培養後) 12일(日)경에 stationary phase에 도달하였다. 2. 배양세포(培養細胞)의 N함량(含量)은 배양후(培養後) 3일(日)경에 높아졌으며, 6일(日)경에는 낮아지고, 다시 9일(日)까지 높아지다가 그 이후(以後)는 서서히 떨어지는 경향을 나타내었다. 3. Cell plating에서 embedding방법(方法)이 가장 높은 micro-callus형성율(形成率)을 보였다. 4. 현탁배양세포(懸濁培養細胞)의 생장(生長)은 LM배지(培地)의 질소량(窒素量)을 1/2로 하고 BAP 0.01, 2,4-D0.1, NAA $1.0mg/{\ell}$ 첨가한 배지(培地)에서 배양(培養) 15일 후에 76.9배(倍)의 생장량(生長量)을 보여 가장 양호(良好)하였고, LM 배지(培地)가 MS나 GD배지(培地)보다 생장(生長)이 좋았으며, auxin만 사용(使用)한 것보다 cytokinin과 혼합하여 배양(培養)하였을 때, 더 좋은 세포생장(細胞生長)을 나타내었다. 5. Single cell 및 small cell aggregates 집단(集團)으로부터의 micro-callus 형성(形成)은 2,4-D를 $1.0mg/{\ell}$ 첨가한 LM 및 MS배지(培地)에서 배양(培養)하였을 때만 형성(形成)되었다.